Review of Hidden Figures (2016) by Healingtoolbox1 — 03 Jul 2017
Tremendous mythmaking of the highest order! Having lived thru much of the actual history, I'm aware accuracy is of interest AND composing a Progressive myth, based on accurate history is high art. The script has the good fortune of facts telling a story of the epic struggle of educated blacks to be accepted at NASA against the backdrop of more facts, the epic courage of the early American astronauts and NASA administrators.
The high point for me occurs when Kevin Costner takes a metal crowbar to the sign "Colored's Bathroom" with 15 colored women, the "computers" watching. Wow. Priceless mythmaking of the highest order, small personal acts of courage and justice demonstrating and highlighting more truly human values than the norms of mainstream culture.
The cast and direction is flawless in my humble opinion.
This review of Hidden Figures (2016) was written by Healingtoolbox1 on 03 Jul 2017.
Hidden Figures has generally received very positive reviews.
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